The commercial and industrial districts are established as follows:
The regulations of these districts are intended to accommodate
anticipated commercial and industrial development within the Township.
Development will occur in specific locations and with certain characteristics
as suggested in the Putnam Township Master Plan. Further:
A.
The C-1 Local Business District is intended to provide convenient,
small-scale retail services to nearby residential neighborhoods. Developments
will be designed to limit impacts on surrounding areas through quality
building and site design, low-level lighting, well-screened parking,
and safely located driveways. Development will occur in concentrated
patterns and will not be in the form of commercial strips along streets
and highways.
B.
The C-2 General Business District is intended to provide for larger-scale
commercial development generally adjacent to the Village of Pinckney.
Development will be highly concentrated, rather than spread out, to
avoid strip-style patterns. Design standards for the site and buildings
will ensure compatibility with surroundings and be respectful of Township
character.
C.
The M-1 Light Industrial District is intended to provide for low-intensity
industrial uses and small-scale vehicle service and repair facilities.
Uses allowed are those that are those that are low intensity with
a minimum impact (if any) on surrounding properties.
A.
All commercial and industrial districts:
(1)
Commercial and industrial building lots without public sewer and/or
water service shall be of sufficient size and dimensions, regardless
of minimum lot area and lot width, as to allow the development of
an approved water supply and/or on-site sewage disposal system.
(2)
Front yard setbacks shall be measured from the planned right-of-way
boundary as established by the Livingston County Road Commission for
collector roads, thoroughfares and state highways.
B.
M-1 Light Industrial District: perimeter controls. M-1 uses shall be enclosed on all sides that are next to nonindustrial land uses, within a fence built according to § 340-22 of this chapter, and by a buffer strip 20 feet wide that shall lie between a fence and the lot line. The fences and buffer shall provide effective screening of the industrial operation.
[Amended 11-18-2015 by Ord. No. Z-83]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide a set of architectural
design requirements and exterior building wall material standards,
the intent of which is to enhance the visual environment of the Township.
Furthermore, the review of exterior building design and the consistent
administration of standards can help to maintain the Township's sense
of place and rural character by encouraging consistent quality and
character when structures are built or redeveloped. All development
shall utilize quality architecture to ensure that a building is compatible
with surrounding uses, protects the investment of adjacent landowners,
blends harmoniously into the streetscape, and maintains a positive
image for the Township's various commercial shopping districts.
B.
Applicability. This section shall apply to any development within
the C-1 or C-2 District. Architecture shall be reviewed by the Planning
Commission as a part of site plan review under the requirements of
this section.
C.
Architectural elements:
(1)
Building facades 100 feet in width or greater shall incorporate recesses
and projections along at least 20% of the width of the facade. Windows,
door openings, awnings, and arcades must total at least 60% of a facade
width abutting a right-of-way.
(2)
Architectural interest shall be provided through the use of repeating
patterns of changes in color, texture and material modules. At least
one of these elements shall repeat horizontally. All elements should
repeat at intervals of no more than 50 feet, either horizontally or
vertically.
(3)
There shall be variations in rooflines to reduce the massive scale
of the structure and add visual interest. Roofs shall have at least
two of the following features: parapets concealing flat roofs and
rooftop equipment, overhanging eaves, sloped roofs, and three or more
roof surfaces.
(4)
Each principal building with an anchor tenant shall have a clearly
defined, highly visible customer entrance with features such as canopies
or porticos, arcades, arches, wing walls, and integral planters.
D.
Wall materials. The use of exterior wall materials on walls that
are visible from a public or private road or a parking lot shall be
in compliance with Table 31: Schedule of Regulating Exterior Building
Wall Materials.
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Table 31: Schedule of Exterior Building Wall Materials
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Building Material
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Maximum Amount of Building Wall Area that Can Be Covered1
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Brick or face brick
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100%
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Stone
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100%
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Split-face block
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25%
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Scored concrete block
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25%
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Plain concrete block
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25%
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Cast stone
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100%
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Precast concrete
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25%
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Concrete formed in place
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25%
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Metal2
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25%
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Reflective glass
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50%
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Glass block
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50%
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Wood siding
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25%
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Vinyl siding or Hardie (fiber cement) board
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25%
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Finishes3
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25%
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NOTES:
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1
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Within the C-1 and C-2 Districts, all walls exposed to public
view from the street or an adjacent residential area shall be constructed
of not less than 75% brick, face brick, stone or cast stone.
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2
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Flat sheets and seamed or ribbed panels, including aluminum,
porcelain and stainless steel and similar material. Such materials
shall not be used where contact with vehicles may occur, such as parking
areas, traffic ways, and loading areas, unless such walls are adequately
protected to prevent damage.
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3
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Includes fiberglass, reinforced concrete, polymer plastic (Fypon®),
exterior insulating and finishing systems (EIFS), plaster, stucco
and similar materials. Such materials shall not be used where contact
with vehicles may occur, such as parking areas, traffic ways, and
loading areas, unless such walls are adequately protected to prevent
damage.
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E.
Allowance for other materials. When a particular building design
and the materials or combinations of materials proposed to be used
are found by the Planning Commission to be in keeping with the intent
and purpose of this section, in consideration of the character of
surrounding uses and the design recommendations of the master plan,
but which may differ from the strict application of the schedule regulating
materials use of this section (e.g., use of new materials not covered
in the schedule of exterior building wall materials), the Planning
Commission may waive the requirements of this section pertaining to
materials.
F.
Compatible design. Building and sign materials and colors shall relate
well and be harmonious with the surrounding area. Buildings shall
consider the scale and proportion of existing structures in the area.
Roof shape and materials shall be architecturally compatible with
adjacent buildings and enhance the predominant streetscape. Subtle
earth-tone colors shall be used for building and roofing material.
G.
Miscellaneous design elements.
(1)
Loading docks, trash collection, outdoor storage and similar facilities
and functions shall be incorporated into the overall design of the
building and the landscaping so that the visual and acoustic impacts
of these functions are fully contained and out of view from adjacent
properties and public streets. Use of screening materials that are
different from or inferior to the principal materials of the building
and landscape is prohibited.
(2)
Each retail establishment must contribute to the establishment or
enhancement of the community and public spaces by providing at least
two community amenities such as a patio/seating area, water feature,
clock tower, pedestrian plaza with benches, public art, etc.
H.
Site elements. Signs and other site features shall be designed and
located on the site so that the proposed development is aesthetically
compatible and harmonious with nearby developments. Sign bases shall
be constructed of material which is compatible with the principal
building. Developments shall provide site features such as decorative
entry signs, ornamental lighting, pedestrian furniture and/or fountains.
I.
Existing buildings. Where additions or remodeling of existing buildings
is proposed, the following standards shall apply:
(1)
Where a new wall material is proposed for an existing building wall,
only that portion of the building being altered shall be subject to
the standards of this section. However, in considering the proposed
alteration, the Planning Commission may modify the material requirements
of this section where it will be consistent with the architecture
of the entire building.
(2)
Where an addition is proposed to an existing building, the Planning
Commission may allow the use of existing wall materials for the addition,
provided that the design of the alteration is consistent with the
existing building wall design.
(3)
Any change to a building or design that was approved subject to this
section shall be processed in the same manner as the original approval.
[Amended 2-16-2011 by Ord. No. 52; 3-16-2011 by Ord. No. 54; 3-18-2015 by Ord. No. Z-77; 2-20-2019 by Ord. No.
Z-97; 2-17-2021 by Ord. No. Z-108]
The following abbreviations apply to the Table of Uses for the
Commercial and Industrial Districts:
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P
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Permitted use: land and/or buildings in this district may be
used for the purposes listed by right.
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SLU
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Special land use permit: listed uses may be permitted by obtaining special land use approval, subject to the standards and procedures cited in Article XIII of this chapter.
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NP
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Not permitted.
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TU
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Temporary use approval when all applicable standards cited in § 340-24 are met.
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Table 32: Table of Uses, Commercial and Industrial Districts
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C-1
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C-2
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M-1
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Accessory Uses
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Any structure or use customarily incidental to the principal
uses
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P
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P
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P
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Horse shows, when accessory to an approved public/commercial stable (see § 340-24E)
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TU
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TU
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NP
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Outdoor storage and sales areas
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NP
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SLU
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SLU
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On-site housing for custodial or plant security personnel
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NP
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NP
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NP
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Principal Uses:
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Institutional Uses
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Business schools and colleges, or private schools operated for
profit
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NP
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P
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NP
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Educational facilities such as zoological gardens, wildlife
preserves and bird sanctuaries, and botanical gardens and arboretums
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SLU
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SLU
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NP
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Commercial child day-care centers
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SLU
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SLU
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NP
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Public buildings and facilities, including town halls, fire
and police stations, and libraries, but not including publicly owned
and operated warehouses, garages, or storage yards
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P
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P
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P
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Fairgrounds
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NP
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SLU
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NP
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Hospital, general
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SLU
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SLU
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NP
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Museums
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NP
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P
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NP
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Places of worship
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NP
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SLU
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NP
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Public utility buildings, telephone exchange buildings, electric
transformer stations and substations, and gas regulator stations
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SLU
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SLU
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SLU
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Commercial, Service or Retail Uses
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Agricultural service establishments
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NP
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P
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P
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Bus passenger stations
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NP
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P
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NP
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Bowling alleys
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NP
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P
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NP
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Commercial sporting facilities, small-scale
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SLU
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SLU
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NP
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Commercial sporting facilities, large-scale
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NP
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SLU
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SLU
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Dry cleaner (dropoff only) or laundromat
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P
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P
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P
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Garden centers and nurseries, subject to the requirements of § 340-123
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P
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P
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P
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Theaters, assembly halls, auditoriums and similar places of
public assembly
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NP
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SLU
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NP
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Campgrounds
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SLU
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SLU
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NP
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Public/commercial stables
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SLU
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SLU
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NP
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Kennels, public/commercial
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NP
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SLU
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NP
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Wireless telecommunications/radio and television transmission
towers
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NP
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SLU
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SLU
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Private clubs, fraternal, and lodge halls
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NP
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SLU
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NP
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Vehicle repair establishment, with or without fuel sales, major
repair
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NP
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SLU
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SLU
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Vehicle repair establishment, with or without fuel sales, minor repair, subject to the requirements of § 340-141
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NP
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SLU
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P
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Vehicle service stations with fuel sales, including minor vehicle repair, subject to the requirements of § 340-142
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NP
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SLU
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P
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Vehicle wash establishments
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NP
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SLU
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SLU
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|
Banks and similar financial institutions without exterior ATMs
and/or drive-through services
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P
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P
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NP
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Drive-through facilities for businesses other than restaurants
(i.e., banks, pharmacies, dry-cleaning dropoff, etc.)
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SLU
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SLU
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NP
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Commercial parks and picnic areas
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SLU
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SLU
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NP
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Executive and administrative offices
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P
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P
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NP
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Mortuary establishments
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NP
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SLU
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NP
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Open-air businesses
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NP
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SLU
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NP
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Professional offices of doctors, lawyers, accountants, dentists
and similar professions
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P
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P
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NP
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Restaurants, taverns and other places serving food or beverages
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P
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P
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NP
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Restaurants, taverns and other places serving food or beverages
providing live entertainment
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SLU
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SLU
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NP
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Restaurants with drive-in or drive-through facilities
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SLU
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SLU
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NP
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Retail establishments, with a gross floor area up to 10,000
square feet
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P
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P
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NP
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Retail establishments, with a gross floor area between 10,001
and 20,000 square feet
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SLU
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P
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NP
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Retail establishments, with a gross floor area of more than
20,000 square feet
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NP
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SLU
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NP
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Service-related establishments
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P
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P
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NP
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Veterinary clinics, not including large animals and livestock, subject to the requirements of § 340-144
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SLU
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P
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NP
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Adult uses
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NP
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NP
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SLU
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Pawnshops
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NP
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SLU
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SLU
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Industrial uses
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Dry-cleaning and rug-cleaning plants and industrial laundries
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NP
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NP
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P
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Research and testing laboratories
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NP
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NP
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P
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Light manufacture, fabrication, and/or processing of goods,
wares and merchandise
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NP
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NP
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P
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Self-storage buildings
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NP
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SLU
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SLU
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Distribution centers, wholesale stores, storage buildings and
warehouses, truck terminals, freezer locker plants and cold storage
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NP
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NP
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P
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Sanitary services, including portable toilets and waste hauling,
not including landfills or waste storage
|
NP
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NP
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P
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No lot, principal building, or structure, nor the enlargement
of any principal building or structure, shall be hereafter erected
unless all of the following requirements are met and maintained in
connection with the use of the lot, principal building, structure,
or enlargement.
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Table 33: Commercial and Industrial District Regulations
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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C-1
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C-2
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M-1
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Minimum lot area
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30,000 square feet
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1 acre
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1 acre
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Minimum lot width
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120 feet
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120 feet
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165 feet
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Minimum front yard setback
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50 feet
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50 feet
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40 feet
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Minimum side yard setback
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Minimum, one side
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20 feet
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20 feet
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40 feet
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Total
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40 feet
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40 feet
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80 feet
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Adjoining residential district
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35 feet
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40 feet
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50 feet
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Minimum rear yard setback
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Adjoining nonresidential districts
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40 feet
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50 feet
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50 feet
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Adjoining residential district
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50 feet
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60 feet
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70 feet
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Maximum lot coverage
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N/A
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N/A
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35%
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Maximum building height
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1 story or 20 feet
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2 stories or 30 feet
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2 stories or 30 feet
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Maximum building size (gross floor area)
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10,000 square feet GFA
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N/A
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N/A
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B.
The following specific requirements shall apply to the commercial and industrial districts. For uses not specifically listed in Table 34 or in Article XIII, the Zoning Administrator shall determine if the use is similar to those listed below and apply the requirements of the similar use. If no similar use is identified, the proprietor of the use shall provide information related to daily traffic, trip generation, hours of operation, etc., sufficient to allow the Zoning Administrator to determine an appropriate parking space requirement. The decision of the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Table 34: Parking Requirements, Commercial and Industrial
Districts
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Use
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Parking Requirement
Spaces Per Unit of Measurement
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Institutional
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Business schools and colleges, or private schools operated for
profit
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1 for each 200 square feet of GFA
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Educational facilities such as zoological gardens, wildlife
preserves and bird sanctuaries, and botanical gardens and arboretums
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1 for each 1,000 square feet of usable floor area within a visitor's
center, museum, etc. plus 1 per employee
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Child day-care centers
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1 for each employee, plus 1 for each 5 children
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Public buildings and facilities, including town halls, fire
and police stations, and libraries, but not including publicly owned
and operated warehouses, garages, or storage yards
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1 for each 200 square feet of GFA
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Fairgrounds
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1 for each 1,500 square feet of land area devoted to the fair,
open-air market, arcade, concessions, etc.
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Hospitals
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1 for each 4 beds and 1 for each 2 employees and/or members
of the staff
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Museums
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1 space for each 1,000 square feet of usable floor area
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Commercial
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Agricultural service establishments
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1 space for each 300 square feet of usable floor area used for
retail or office, plus 1 for each 1,000 square feet of usable floor
area dedicated to vehicle showrooms
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Bus passenger stations
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1 for each 200 square feet of GFA, plus required parking for
accessory uses such as restaurants, cafes, etc.
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Bowling alleys
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5 for each 1 bowling lane, plus parking for any other uses such
as restaurants
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Dry cleaner (dropoff only) or laundromat
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3 spaces for dropoff areas, plus 1 space for each 3 washing
machines
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Private clubs, fraternal or lodge halls
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1 for each 3 persons allowed within the maximum occupancy load
as established by county or state fire, building, or health codes
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Banks and similar financial institutions without exterior ATMs
and/or drive-through services
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1 for each 200 square feet of UFA
| |
|
Executive and administrative offices
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1 for each 200 square feet of UFA
| |
|
Professional offices of doctors, lawyers, dentists, accountants,
veterinarians or similar professions
|
1 for each 15 square feet of UFA in waiting rooms, and 1 additional
space for each examining room, dental chair or similar use area
| |
|
Restaurants, taverns and other places serving food or beverages
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3 for each 100 square feet of UFA
| |
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Retail establishments
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1 for each 300 square feet of UFA
| |
|
Service related establishments, other than beauty parlors/barber
shops
|
1 for each 800 square feet of UFA; for any floor area used in
processing, one additional space shall be provided for each 2 processing
employees
| |
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Beauty parlor or barber shop
|
3 spaces for each of the first 2 beauty or barber chairs, and
1 1/2 spaces for each additional chair
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|
Veterinarians and small animal hospitals, if all activities
are conducted within an enclosed building.
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1 space per each 100 square feet in waiting areas, plus 1 space
per employee
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Industrial
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Research and testing laboratories
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5, plus 1 for every 1 1/2 employees in the largest working
shift, or 1 for every 550 square feet of UFA, or whatever is determined
to be the greater; space on site shall also be provided for all construction
workers during periods of plant construction
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Light manufacture, fabrication, and/or processing of goods,
wares and merchandise
|
1 space per each employee on the maximum shift; for uses with
more than 1 work shift, 1 additional space per each 10 employees is
also required
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Self-storage buildings and warehouses
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3 spaces, plus 1 space for each 20 units less than 50 square
feet GFA. and 1 space for each 10 units 50 square feet GFA or greater
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Distribution centers, wholesale stores, storage buildings and
warehouses, truck terminals, freezer locker plants and cold storage
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5 plus one for every 1 employee in the largest working shift,
or 1 for every 1,700 square feet of UFA, whatever is greater
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Establishment of new uses and expansion of existing uses are
subject to the review requirements in Table 36:
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Table 36: Review Requirements, Commercial and Industrial
Districts
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|---|---|---|
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Review Process
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When Required
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Applicable Article
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Zoning compliance permit
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All new construction
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Article XVII
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Additions and construction over 100 square feet to principal
or accessory buildings
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Preliminary site plan review
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All permitted uses except farms and single-family residences
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Article XIV
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All special land uses (concurrent with SLU review)
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Final site plan review
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All permitted uses, except farms and single-family residences,
that have received preliminary site plan approval
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Article XIV
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|
All special land uses that have received preliminary site plan
approval and special land use approval
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Special land uses
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All special land uses in Table 32
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Article XIII
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Rezoning
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To change the zoning district classification of property within
the commercial and industrial districts
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Article XIII
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Variance
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To vary from the dimensional requirements of the commercial
and industrial districts
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Article XVI
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